Rishikesh is town in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand state in India. Total population of Rishikesh is 75,020 (53% male and 47 % female) as of 2001. Rishikesh is situated at 409 meters above sea level in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayan Range and surrounded by the Shivalik range. Rishikesh is 35 kms far from Haridwar, 90 Kms from Mussoorie, 25 Kms far from Jollygrant airport Dehradun, and 240 kms far from New Delhi.
Also known as the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh is a perfect travel destination for those who want to explore their spiritual sides and attain enlightenment.
Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centers of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. An international yoga week is organized here every year by Uttarakhand Tourism between 2nd and 7th of February. For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga. The climate here is continental type but its location in the foot hills gives it a pleasant weather throughout the year. One can visit Rishikesh any time of the year.
Rishikesh is also known as gateway to the Char Dham. Char Dham is four popular holy temples on the hills (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri) Thousands of people attracted every year to Rishikesh for spiritual relief, peace, learn yoga, adventure and to take a dip for salvation. The famous among them were Beatles, Kate Winslet and many more others celebrities. It is believed that by meditation in Rishikesh one can get "Moksha" (liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) as well as holy dip in the river Ganges.
Apart from spirituality now Rishikesh Tourism is also hub for the adventure activities such as rafting, camping, trekking and bungee jumping. Rishikesh is full of tourist every time. There are also big ashrams, centers for Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic Massage and astrology are here. Rishikesh is also known as the white water rafting capital of India.
Places To Visit In Rishikesh
In order to witness the best of this town in Uttarakhand, you must consider visiting some of the best places to visit in Rishikesh. A number of them have been listed below!
Also known as the yoga capital of the world, Rishikesh is a perfect travel destination for those who want to explore their spiritual sides and attain enlightenment.
Rishikesh has long been a spiritual centre. It is said that the sage Raibhya Rishi did severe penance here and as a reward, God appeared to him in the form of Hrishikesh, hence the name. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognized as centers of philosophical studies, yoga and meditation. An international yoga week is organized here every year by Uttarakhand Tourism between 2nd and 7th of February. For the adventurous, there are opportunities for white water rafting on the Ganga. The climate here is continental type but its location in the foot hills gives it a pleasant weather throughout the year. One can visit Rishikesh any time of the year.
Rishikesh is also known as gateway to the Char Dham. Char Dham is four popular holy temples on the hills (Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri) Thousands of people attracted every year to Rishikesh for spiritual relief, peace, learn yoga, adventure and to take a dip for salvation. The famous among them were Beatles, Kate Winslet and many more others celebrities. It is believed that by meditation in Rishikesh one can get "Moksha" (liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) as well as holy dip in the river Ganges.
Apart from spirituality now Rishikesh Tourism is also hub for the adventure activities such as rafting, camping, trekking and bungee jumping. Rishikesh is full of tourist every time. There are also big ashrams, centers for Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic Massage and astrology are here. Rishikesh is also known as the white water rafting capital of India.
Places To Visit In Rishikesh
In order to witness the best of this town in Uttarakhand, you must consider visiting some of the best places to visit in Rishikesh. A number of them have been listed below!
- Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula: The swinging Rishikesh
- The Beatles Ashram: For the love of Beatles
- Shivpuri: Camping and volleyball by the river bank
- Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: A Sacred Abode of Lord Shiva
- Triveni Ghat: For framing the aarti
- Neer Garh Waterfall: A perfect trekking getaway
- Kaudiyala: For a rafting spree
- Jumpin Heights: Jumping, flying and a lot more
- Swarg Ashram: The oldest ashram of India
- Rishi Kund: Hot water springs for sages
- Geeta Bhawan: A tourist place as well as a free shelter
- Vashishta Gufa: A small getaway
- Kunjapuri Temple: For a mesmerizing sunset
- Parmath Niketan Ashram
- Bharat Mandir
- Tera Manzil Temple
- Sadhaka Grama Ashram
- Muni Ki Reti
- Swami Dayananda Ashram
- Andhra Ashram
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